Discospermum sphaerocarpum

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The small branches can be 4 sided. The leaves are opposite. The leaves are oval or sword shaped and point at the end. The flowers are very small. The flowers are dark green. The fruit is a round smooth berry. It is 1.5 cm across. The seeds are smooth and flat.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It can grow in monsoon forests or dry zones.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The roasted seeds taste and smell like coffee.

Edible parts

Seeds - coffee

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kaadukafibija, Vella

Synonyms

Diplospora dalzellii (Thwaites) Hook.f.; Diplospora sphaerocarpa Hook.f.; Discospermum dalzellii Thwaites; Tricalysia dalzellii (Thwaites) Alston; Tricalysia sphaerocarpa (Hook. f.) Gamble;